The Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen made several progressive decisions for the police department on Monday.

Police Chief Johnny Jones pleaded with the board to purchase two vehicles for the department. A lengthy discussion took place about the pros and cons of purchasing new cruisers. Jones requested the purchase of an SUV for $23,921 and 2011 Crown Vic for $22,733. Both vehicles come with state contracts. Jones requested an additional $2,000 to outfit the vehicle with safety equipment for a total amount of $48,654.

Since 1965 Head Start has been preparing children for school. Four centers in Campbell County will be accepting applications for the upcoming school year.

Children three-years-old by September can join the head start program. Additional criteria are reviewed said Faye Walden, family service worker for West LaFollette Head Start. The federally funded program provides free early childhood education to pre-school age students.

Income and number of people in the household are among the criteria, said Walden.

Citizen complaints kicked off the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Monday. The roads off exit 141 are in major disrepair and industrial employees in the area are looking for a permanent fix to ease their work commutes.

“See what we can do about a permanent fix instead of a gravel repair,” said James Gross concerning the condition of Luther Seibers Blvd.

Mayor Robert Stooksbury said the roadway is tied to an industrial prospect.

A house fire in Pioneer that left one person dead is currently under investigation.

Just before 2 a.m. officials found the 501 Adam Hollow Lane road "fully engulfed," said Campbell County Chief Deputy Jonathan Finely. Joyce Powers, 45, was found dead inside the home. "There were other people in the home at the time of the fire who suffered minor injuries," Finely said. However, police aren't releasing their names.

The CCSD and state fire marshal are investigating the blaze that was deemed "very suspicious."